Blood donations hit a 15-year low

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Blood donations hit a 15-year low

(CNN) – The American Red Cross is asking more blood donors to step up. The organization says blood donations are at the lowest level in 15-years. Red Cross officials say all blood types are needed… especially O-negative, O-positive, A-negative and B-negative. Officials tell the U-S-A Today summer is typically a slow time of year, but the extreme heat may be keeping donors away.